Louisiana Museum of Natural History

In 1999, the sixteen natural history collections at Louisiana State University in
Baton Rouge were designated by the state legislature as the "Louisiana Museum of Natural
History." Together, these collections hold a total of more than 2.8 million specimens,
objects, and artifacts that document the rich natural history of our state. These
collections are dispersed among six independently administered units on campus, and
include the Vascular Plant Herbarium, the Mycological Herbarium, the Lichen Herbarium
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LSU Museum of Natural Science

The mission of the LSU Museum of Natural Science is acquisition, preservation, and
study of research collections by Museum faculty, staff, students and associates to
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LSU Textile & Costume Museum

The LSU Textile and Costume Museum preserves a vital part of history and promotes
the understanding and enjoyment of diverse textile traditions. The staff of the Louisiana
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Louisiana State Arthropod Museum

The LSAM is the principal repository for insects and related arthropods in Louisiana.
The LSAM contains approximately 1,000,000 specimens of insects and related arthropods.
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LSU Herbarium

The LSU Herbarium study biodiveristy--green plants, lichens, and fungi from the state
of Louisiana and around the world … more

LSU Log Library & Core Repository

The staff of the Louisiana Museum of Natural History is available to answer questions
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Mineralogy & Petrology Collections

Palynology is the study of an array of organic-walled microorganisms (e.g., spores,
pollen, fungal debris, chitinozoans, etc.) … more

Palynology Collection

The staff of the Louisiana Museum of Natural History is available to answer questions
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